2003 Jeep Laredo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 18%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Jeep Laredo, 18% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2003 Jeep grand cherokee and am having periodic unintended accelerations... No accidents, but close... And I have verified in each case that my foot was nowhere near the accelerator and firmly on the brake pedal only... The period between episodes is shortening, there was probably a year between the first and second, and only 3 weeks between occurance 4 and 5... …”
NHTSA complaint #10144927, filed 2005-12, 77,000 miles“2003 Jeep grand cherokee has repetitive brake rotor warpage which manufacturer refuses to correct or acknowledge. I had the rotors resurfaced at the dealer with only 7,262 miles for a cost of $75. I am now at 16,535 miles and I again have violent shuddering when braking.”
NHTSA complaint #10104748, filed 2004-12, 7,262 miles“I bought a 2003 gr. Cherokee in may of 2003. At 8,000 miles I began to have problems with the front end pulsating when braking at high speeds. At 12,000 miles dealer resurfaced the rotors under warranty. I began having the same proble at 18,000 miles but now dealer declines to fix the problem. Contacted chrysler but they declined any assistance claiming that the problem is normal maintenance. At 21,000 miles I eventually took the vehicle for repairs at independent facility and had the rotors replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10125193, filed 2005-06, 8,000 miles“Noticed vehicle making a squealing sound vibrating when brakes applied. Had brakes changed and the caliper also had to be replaced to to piston being dislodged from the ring. Rotors were grooved out also on the outer edge. I never received information about the inspection on this vehicle for this problem. Is there a continuance of this investigation?”
NHTSA complaint #10214671, filed 2008-01, 84,000 miles“Customer has a 2003 Jeep gc Laredo. Constant complaint of low brake pedal. Replaced pads (appx 1/2 wear left) rotors true and with in normal limits. Caliper slides free and no evidence of foreign oils on rotors. No air in the brake lines. Adjustment with in normal limits. Customer experiences low pedal 2/3 to the floor before resistance. On loose gravel ABS system activates prior to vehicle slowing. Speeds does not matter however, speed must be greater that 20mph for ABS to activate. No codes are present on the computer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262533, filed 2009-03, 1 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 18% |
| 2002 | 22 | 28% |
| 2001 | 11 | 16% |
| 2000 | 14 | 17% |
| 1999 | 19 | 32% |
| 1998 | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 18% |
| 1996 | 9 | 19% |
| 1995 | 3 | 15% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
| 1993 | 12 | 46% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1991 | 3 | 30% |
| 1990 | 9 | 64% |
Other parts of the 2003 Jeep Laredo
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Jeep Laredo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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